Two relative’s cars and a boxy rental truck blocked the gravel driveway when our crew backed up to the Noblesville property. The daughter handling the estate called us because the house was sold, the movers were loading, and this 1999 walkaround fishing vessel sat right where the buyers wanted to park. It was twenty-three feet long, with sun-split seats, cracked windshield glass and gray, faded gelcoat.
The cold weather made the tires flat on the boat trailers, so rolling it out on its own axle was off the table. Before we touched a strap, our crew checked for oil leaks and fuel inside the bilge. We got the signed release of liability filed online when she booked, which keeps the property owners clear once the haul starts. Our trailer was winched into place, and we hoisted the whole vessel up, securing the hull for the highway drive.
We brought the boat straight to a salvage yard that takes old fiberglass. Anything usable like cleats, rod holders and stainless railings were pulled off for recycling the metal, while the ruined fiberglass hull was broken down for proper disposal. The yard cleared out completely, and the family kept their signed receipt. If you have non-running or unwanted vessels in Hamilton County, call us at 866-994-1769.
How our boat removal process really starts
Typically, we find that deep winter weather in Indiana causes sitting water to freeze inside a hull, which adds hundreds of pounds of hidden ice weight. That extra weight can shatter old fiberglass if you try to lift it wrong. Having the owner complete the signed release of liability before our truck leaves the driveway protects everyone if an old frame snaps during loading. Our licensed and insured team brings our own heavy winch gear to handle those stuck axles safely.
Our Noblesville boat job on one page
| Job | Boat pickup by our crew |
|---|---|
| Boat | 1999 walkaround fishing boat, about 23 feet |
| Where it sat | On a trailer in the yard of an estate the family was settling |
| Who called | A daughter settling her parents’ estate |
| What was wrong | Faded gelcoat, sun-split seats and a cracked windshield |
| Estimate | Free estimate, photos helped |
| Paperwork | Release of liability signed at booking |
| Area | Hamilton County, IN |
This story is an illustrative example of boat removal in Hamilton County, not a record of one customer’s job. Photos are illustrative.
Noblesville owners ask about boat removal
Do you handle hurricane-damaged boats?
Yes, we remove storm-damaged vessels, pontoon boats, and sunken craft from docks, marinas, or waterfront yards. Our crew checks for hazardous fluids and fuel leaks first before we dismantle or tow the hull away. You just send us photos for an upfront estimate.
How do I get rid of my boat?
You can set up a junk boat pickup by sending us photos of your vessel and trailer for a free estimate. Our boat removal process starts at a $400 minimum service charge, depending on size, location, and condition. We handle the boat removal and disposal entirely with our own equipment.
Boat removal and disposal near Noblesville
We pick up boats across Hamilton County, in Carmel, Fishers, Westfield and Sheridan. January ice freezes water inside open hulls and locks up wheel bearings on old boat trailers sitting in the snow. That makes standard towing impossible, but our boat removal team uses special ramp equipment to load those frozen, derelict vessels without damaging your driveway.
Boat sitting in Noblesville with nowhere to go? Call 866-994-1769.